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We will admit to assuming that the new “Weird Al” parody “Tacky” was going to be a timely parody of Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX’s “Fancy,” the presumptive song of the summer, as the titles seem to match thematically and syllabically. But that “Weird Al”! Even at 54 and on his 14th album, he still keeps us on our toes. “Tacky”—the video for which is out today—in fact lampoons Pharrell Williams’s “Happy.” Now, we are aware that you vowed to get on a rowboat and sail off into the abyss if you ever heard the opening chords of this song again, but go ahead and click “play” nonetheless—the lyrics are different! Plus, the video—shot on location in downtown Los Angeles—features appearances from comedians Aisha Tyler, Margaret Cho, Eric Stonestreet, Kristen Schaal, and Jack Black (chances are you like at least one of them—maybe even all five). This clip marks the first in Yankovic’s #8videos8days project, so prepare yourself for a parody-full Internet this week.